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Amitabh Bachchan


Amitabh Bachchan was born on October 11, 1942 in Allahabad. He is the son of late poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan and Teji Bachchan. Amitabh Bachchan did his schooling from Sherwood College, Nainital and later on pursued a degree in science from the Delhi University. His first job was in Shaw Wallace and later worked as a freight broker for a shipping firm called Bird and Co... See full bio »

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Filmography

Hide HideActor (188 titles)
2010 Twinergy (voice) (in production)
 
2013 Kunal Avadana (pre-production)
Asoka
 
2013 Bombay Talkies
 
2013 Zamaanat
Shiv Shankar
 
2012 English Vinglish
Guest Appearance (Hindi Version)
 
2012 Bol Bachchan
Item (song)
 
2012 Department
Sarjeroa Gaikwad
 
2011 Aarakshan
Prabhakar Anand
 
2011 Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap
Vijju 'Bbuddah'
 
2010 Kandahar
Lokanatha Sharma
 
2010 Teen Patti
Professor Venkat Subramaniam
 
2009 Paa
Auro
 
2009 Aladin
Genius
 
2009 Zor Lagaa Ke... Haiya! (voice)
 
2009 Delhi-6
Annapurna's husband
 
2008 Yaar Meri Zindagi
Dr. Ajay Singh
 
2008 Jodhaa Akbar
Narrator (voice)
 
2007 Gangotri
Thakur Vijay 'Thakur Kaka' Singh
 
2007 The Last Lear
Harish 'Harry' Mishra
 
2007 Ram Gopal Varma's Indian Flames
Babban Singh
 
2007 Jhoom Barabar Jhoom
Dancer/Singer
 
2007 Swami
Narrator
 
2007 Cheeni Kum
Buddhadev Gupta
 
2007 Shootout at Lokhandwala
Ex-Justice Dhingra
 
2007 Nishabd
Vijay
 
2007 Eklavya: The Royal Guard
Eklavya
 
2006 Baabul
Balraj Kapoor
 
2006 Ganga
Thakur Vijay Singh
 
2006 Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Samarjit 'Sam' Talwar
 
2006 You Must Be Scared
Professor
 
2006 Family: Ties of Blood
Virendra 'Viren' Sahi
 
2005 Dil Jo Bhi Kahey...
Shekhar Sinha
 
2005 Paheli
The Shepherd
 
2005 Parineeta
Narrator (voice)
 
2005 Bunty Aur Babli
DCP Dashrath Singh
 
2005 Waqt: The Race Against Time
Ishwarchand Thakur
 
2004 Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo
Major General Amarjeet Singh
 
2004 Veer-Zaara
Chaudhary Sumer Singh (Special Appearance)
 
2004 Hum Kaun Hai?
Major Frank John Williams/Frank James Williams
 
2004 Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
Raj Chauhan
 
2004 Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home
Maj. Ranvir Kaul
 
2004 Dev
JCP Dev Pratap Singh
 
2004 Insaaf: The Justice
Narrator
 
2004 Rudraksh
Narrator
 
2004 Aetbaar
Dr. Ranveer Malhotra
 
2004 Khakee
DCP Anant Kumar Shrivastav
 
2003 Baghban
Raj Malhotra
 
2003/I Boom
Bade Mia
 
2003 Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost
Narrator
 
2003 Armaan
Dr. Siddharth Sinha
 
2003 Khushi
Narrator
 
2002 Agnivarsha: The Fire and the Rain
Indra (Special Appearance)
 
2002 Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin
Dr. Rastogi
 
2002 Aankhen
Vijay Singh Rajput
 
2001 Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...
Yashvardhan Raichand
 
2001 Aks
Insp. Manu Verma
 
2001 Bond of Love
Vijay Kapoor
 
2001 Kaun Banega Crorepati Junior (TV series)
Host
 
2000 Mohabbatein
Narayan Shankar
 
1999 Hello Brother
God (voice)
 
1999 Kohram
Col. Balbir Singh Sodi, aka Devraj Hathoda/Dada Bhai
 
1999 Hindustan Ki Kasam
Kabeera
 
1999 Sooryavansham
Dual Role (Thakur Bhanu Pratap Singh & Heera Singh)
 
1999 Lal Baadshah
Dual Role (Lal 'Baadshah' Singh & Ranbhir Singh)
 
1998 Hero Hindustani
Narrator
 
1998 Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
Dual Role (Insp. Arjun Singh & Bade Miyan)
 
1998 Major Saab
Major Jasbir Singh Rana
 
1997 Mrityudaata
Dr. Ram Prasad Ghayal
 
1996 Tere Mere Sapne
Narrator (voice) (as Mr. Amitabh Bachchan)
 
1994 Insaniyat
Insp. Amar Pal Singh
 
1994 Akka
Special Appearance (Song)
 
1993 Khuda Gawah
Baadshah Khan
 
1992 Zulm Ki Hukumat
Narrator
 
1991 Akayla
Insp. Vijay Verma
 
1991 Indrajeet
Indrajeet
 
1991 Ajooba
Ajooba/Ali
 
1991 Hum
Tiger/Shekhar
 
1990 Aaj Ka Arjun
Bhim Singh
 
1989 Jaadugar
Goga
 
1989 Toofan
Dual Role (Toofan & Shyam)
 
1989 Batwara
Narrator
 
1989 Main Azaad Hoon
Azaad
 
1988 Shahenshah
Vijay Kumar Srivastava/Shahenshah
 
1988 Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi
Ganga Prasad
 
1988 Soorma Bhopali
Police Inspector (Sp Appearance)
 
1986 Aakhree Raasta
David D'Costa/Insp. Vijay Sandaliya
 
1985 Mard
Raju Singh (Mard)
 
1985 Geraftaar
Insp. Karan Kumar Khanna
 
1985 Ghulami
Narrator (uncredited)
 
1984 Inquilaab
A.C.P. Amar Nath
 
1984 Kanoon Kya Karega
Narrator
 
1984 Paan khaye Saiyan Hamaar
Nahar Singh
 
1983/I Coolie
Iqbal A. Khan
 
1983 Mahaan
Triple role (Amit/Rana Ranveer, Guru & Insp. Shankar)
 
1983 Nastik
Shankar (Sheru)/Bhola
 
1983 Andhaa Kanoon
Jan Nissar Akhtar Khan (Guest Appearance)
 
1983 Pukar
Ramdas/Ronnie
 
1982 Desh Premee
Master Dinanath/Raju
 
1982 Bemisal
Dr. Sudhir Roy/Adhir Roy
 
1982 Satte Pe Satta
Ravi Anand / Babu
 
1982 Khud-Daar
Govind Srivastav ('Chhotu Ustad')
 
1982 Namak Halaal
Arjun Singh
 
1981 Kaalia
Kallu/Kaalia
 
1981 Silsila
Amit Malhotra
 
1981 Laawaris
Heera
 
1981 Naseeb
John Jaani Janardhan
 
1981 Barsaat Ki Ek Raat
Inspector Abhijeet Rai
 
1981 Yaarana
Kishan Kumar
 
1981 Commander
Punjabi truck driver (uncredited)
 
1981 Walayati Babu
Jagga (Special Appearance)
 
1980 Shaan
Vijay Kumar
 
1980 Dostana
Vijay Varma
 
1980/I Ram Balram
Police Inspector Balram Singh
 
1979 Suhaag
Amit Kapoor
 
1979 Kaala Patthar
Vijay Pal Singh
 
1979 Manzil
Ajay Chandra
 
1979 Jurmana
Inder Saxena
 
1979 The Great Gambler
Dual Role (Jay & Insp. Vijay)
 
1979 Mr. Natwarlal
Natwarlal
 
1978 Muqaddar Ka Sikandar
Sikandar
 
1978 Trishul
Vijay Kumar
 
1978 Don
Don / Vijay
 
1978 Kasme Vaade
Dual Role (Amit & Shankar)
 
1978 Ganga Ki Saugand
Jeeva
 
1978 Besharam
Ram Kumar Chandra/Prince Chandrashekar
 
1977 Parvarish
Amit
 
1977 The Chess Players
Narrator (voice)
 
1977 Khoon Pasina
Shiva/Tiger
 
1977 Amar Akbar Anthony
Anthony Gonzalves
 
1977 Immaan Dharam
Ahmed Reza
 
1977 Alaap
Alok Prasad
 
1977 Charandas
Quwwali Singer (Special Appearance)
 
1976 Hera Pheri
Vijay
 
1976 Kabhi Kabhie - Love Is Life
Amitabh Malhotra
 
1976 Aadalat
Thakur Dharam Chand 'Dharma'/Raju
 
1976 Balika Badhu
Adult Amal (voice)
 
1976 Do Anjaane
Amit Roy/Naresh Dutt
 
1975 Faraar
Rajesh (Raj)
 
1975 Sholay
Jai (Jaidev)
 
1975 Zameer
Badal
 
1975 Chupke Chupke
Professor Sukumar Sinha
 
1975 Mili
Shekhar Dayal
 
1974 Majboor
Ravi Khanna
 
1974 Kunwara Baap
Augustine (Guest Appearance)
 
1974 Benaam
Amit Srivastav
 
1974 Kasauti
Amitabh Sharma (Amit)
 
1974 Dost
Anand (uncredited)
 
1973 Namak Haraam
Vikram (Vicky) Maharaj
 
1973 Abhimaan
Subir Kumar (Beeru)
 
1973 Gehri Chaal
Ratan
 
1973 Bandhe Haath
Dual Role (Shyamu & Deepak)
 
1973 Saudagar
Moti
 
1972 Reshma and Shera
Chhotu
 
1972 Bombay to Goa
Ravi Kumar
 
1972 Piya Ka Ghar
Guest Appearance
 
1972 Bansi Birju
Birju
 
1972 Bawarchi
Commentator (voice)
 
1972 Ek Nazar
Manmohan Akash Tyagi
 
1972 Garam Masala
Robert Taylor (uncredited)
 
1972 Jaban
Dalaljit (Guest Appearance)
 
1972 Raaste Kaa Patthar
Jai Shankar Rai
 
1971 Pyar Ki Kahani
Ram G. Chand
 
1971 Anand
Dr. Bhaskar K. Bannerjee/Babu Moshai
 
1971 Parwana
Kumar Sen
 
1971 Sanjog
Mohan
 
1969 Saat Hindustani
Anwar Ali Anwar
 
Show ShowMusic Department (24 titles)
2012 Bol Bachchan (playback singer)
 
2012 Kahaani (playback singer)
 
2011 Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap (playback singer)
 
2009 Paa (playback singer)
 
2009 Aladin (playback singer)
 
2008 Bhoothnath (playback singer)
 
2007 Ram Gopal Varma's Indian Flames (playback singer)
 
2007 Nishabd (playback singer)
 
2006 Baabul (playback singer)
 
2004 Aetbaar (playback singer - uncredited)
 
2003 Baghban (playback singer)
 
2003 Armaan (playback singer)
 
2002 Aankhen (playback singer)
 
2001 Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (playback singer - uncredited)
 
2001 Aks (playback singer)
 
1999 Sooryavansham (playback singer)
 
1999 Lal Baadshah (playback singer)
 
1989 Jaadugar (playback singer)
 
1989 Toofan (playback singer)
 
1989 Main Azaad Hoon (playback singer)
 
1984 Sharaabi (playback singer)
 
1983 Mahaan (playback singer)
 
1983 Pukar (playback singer)
 
1981 Naseeb (playback singer)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (22 titles)
2012 Bol Bachchan (performer: "Bol Bol Bachchan")
 
2012 Kahaani (performer: "Ekla Cholo Re")
 
2009 Paa (performer: "Mere Paa")
 
2009 Aladin (performer: "Genie Rap", "Genie Rap" Remix, "Ore Saawariya", "Ore Saawariya" Remix)
 
2009 Delhi-6 (performer: "Noor")
 
2008 Bhoothnath (performer: "Chalo Jaane Do", "Mere Buddy", "Mere Buddy - Repeat")
 
2006 Baabul (performer: "Kaheta Hai Baabul Oh Meri Bitiya")
 
2004 Dev (performer: "Dev Speaks")
 
2003 Baghban (performer: "O Dharti Tarti Ambar Tarse", "Holi Khele Raghuveera", "Main Yahan Tum Wahan", "Chali Chali Phir Chali Chali")
 
2001 Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (performer: "Say Shava Shava")
 
1999 Sooryavansham (performer: "Chori Se Chori Se")
 
1999 Lal Baadshah (performer: "Ek Dinak Dinnah Din", "Pathiye Ley")
 
1991 Akayla ("Chal Chal Meri")
 
1989 Jaadugar (performer: "Padosan Apni Murgi")
 
1981 Silsila (performer: "Yeh Kahaan Aa Gaye Hum", "Rang Barse", "Neela Aasman" Part 1)
 
1981 Laawaris (performer: "Mere Angne Mein Tumhara Kya Kaam Hai male")
 
1981 Naseeb (performer: "Chal Mere Bhai")
 
1979 The Great Gambler (performer: "do lafzon ki hai dil ki kahaani")
 
1979 Mr. Natwarlal (performer: "Mere Paas Ao Mere Dosto")
 
1978 Don (performer: "Khaike Paan Banaraswala")
 
1977 Amar Akbar Anthony (performer: "My Name Is Anthony Gonzalves")
 
1976 Kabhi Kabhie - Love Is Life ("Kabhi Kabhie")
 
Show ShowProducer (8 titles)
2010 Twinergy (producer) (in production)
 
2011 Bbuddah Hoga Terra Baap (producer)
 
2005 Viruddh... Family Comes First (producer: AB Corp Ltd)
 
2001 Aks (producer: AB Corp Ltd)
 
1998 Major Saab (producer: ABCL)
 
1997 Mrityudaata (producer: ABCL)
 
1997 Saat Rang Ke Sapne (producer)
 
1996 Tere Mere Sapne (producer: ABCL)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (2 titles)
1998 Hero Hindustani (voice: narration - as Mr. Amitabh Bachchan)
 
1998 Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (presenter)
 
Show ShowThanks (12 titles)
2012 Kahaani (thank you - as Mr. Amitabh Bachchan)
 
2010 Krantiveer: The Revolution (thanks)
 
2009 Zor Lagaa Ke... Haiya! (gratitude - as Shri. Amitabh Bachchan)
 
2009 Delhi-6 (sincere thanks)
 
2008 Jodhaa Akbar (special thanks - as Shri. Amitabh Bachchan)
 
2007 Gangotri (thanks - as Shri Amitabh Bachchanji)
 
2005 Ramji Londonwaley (sincere and heartfelt thanks for his graceful presence - as Padmashree Amitabh Bachchan)
 
2004 My Karma (short) (the producers wish to thank)
 
2001 Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (thanks - as Shri Amitabh Bachchan)
 
1999 Anari No. 1 (special thanks: for rendering his golden voice)
 
1993 Professor Ki Padosan (grateful thanks - as Shri Amitabh Bachchan)
 
1989 Toofan (thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (46 titles)
2000-2012 Kaun Banega Crorepati? (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Host
Episode dated 10 November 2012 (2012) … Himself - Host
Episode dated 4 November 2012 (2012) … Himself - Host
The New Year Special (2000) … Himself
The Diwali Special … Himself
 
2012 Indian Premier League (TV series)
Himself - Opening Ceremeny Performer
Match 1: Chennai Super King vs Mumbai Indians (2012) … Himself - Opening Ceremeny Performer
 
2011 The Story of Film: An Odyssey (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself - Interviewee
Episode #1.11 (2011) … Himself - Interviewee
 
2011 The ONE Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 19 May 2011 (2011) … Himself
 
2011 Bollywood: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told (documentary)
Himself
 
2010 The Fabulous Picture Show (TV series)
Himself
Samson & Delilah (2010) … Himself
 
2010 Mr Bhatti on Chutti
Himself - actor (Special Appearance)
 
2008 Breakfast (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 2 May 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2008 IIFA 2007 Backstage (video documentary)
Himself
 
2007 Om Shanti Om
Himself
 
2007 Imagine (TV series)
Himself
Bollywood's Big B (2007) … Himself
 
2007 52nd Fair One Filmfare Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2006 Struggler
Himself (Guest Appearance)
 
2005 Amrithdhare
Himself (Special Appearance)
 
2005 Ramji Londonwaley
Himself
 
2005 March of the Penguins (documentary)
Narrator (voice: Indian version)
 
2005 Sunset Bollywood (documentary)
Himself
 
2004 Koffee with Karan (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.7 … Himself
 
2004 Tinseltown TV (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 28 February 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 49th Manikchand Filmfare Awards 2003 (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
2003 The 100 Greatest Movie Stars (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2003 Bollywood Bound (documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
2003 Rendevouz with Simi Garewal (TV series)
Himself
Rendevouz with the Bachchan Family (2003) … Himself
 
2000 International Indian Film Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1999 Biwi No. 1
Himself (Guest Appearence)
 
1996 Ghatak: Lethal
Himself (Friendly Appearance)
 
1993 Professor Ki Padosan
Himself
 
1991 Jhomma Chumma in London (TV movie)
Himself
 
1990 Kroadh
Himself
 
1988 Hero Hiralal
Himself
 
1988 Ek Hi Maqsad
Himself (a scene from "Kaalia") (uncredited)
 
1988 Kaun Jeeta Kaun Haara
Himself (Guest Appearance)
 
1987 Jalwa
Himself
 
1986 Dosti Dushmani
Himself - scene from 'Aakhree Raasta' (uncredited)
 
1985 Ram Tere Kitne Nam
Himself (uncredited)
 
1985 Ameer Aadmi Gharib Aadmi
Himself
 
1984 My Dear Kuttichaathan
Himself
 
1984 Pet Pyaar Aur Paap
Himself (Guest Appearance)
 
1981 Khatta Meetha
Himself (uncredited)
 
1981 Chashme Buddoor
Himself
 
1979 Cinema Cinema
Himself
 
1979 Gol Maal
Himself
 
1977 Chala Murari Hero Banne
Himself (uncredited)
 
1975 Chhoti Si Baat
Himself (Guest Appearance) (uncredited)
 
1971 Guddi
Himself (a scene from "Parwana (1971)") (uncredited)
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (4 titles)
2013 Movie Guide (TV series)
 
2008 Slumdog Millionaire
Himself (uncredited)
 
Koffee with Karan (TV series)
 
1983 Film Hi Film
Jengo/Guru (uncredited)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

(2007) TV commercial for Dabur Chyawanprash See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Print Biography  | 1 Interview  | 2 Articles  | 4 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Official Sites:

Official Blog | See more »

Alternate Names:

Mr. Amitabh Bachchan | Padmashree Amitabh Bachchan | Shri Amitabh Bachchan | Shri. Amitabh Bachchan | Shri Amitabh Bachchanji

Height:

6' 2" (1.88 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

His thoughts on working in Hollywood: "You don't see Indians in Hollywood films around which a story can revolve. As soon as we have a social presence in your society, I am sure there will be many actors from our part of the world that will be acting in Hollywood films. I have always been a great admirer of Marlon Brando... See more »

Trivia:

Presenter of Kaun Banega Crorepati, India's version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire See more »

Trademark:

His baritone voice See more »

Nickname:

Angry Young Man See more »

Star Sign:

Libra